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Browse through our collection of news, perspectives and webinars to gain a deeper understanding of the Innovate UK Business Connect culture and sector intelligence.

Mapping smarter futures for the South Downs National Park Authority
Case Study
 27th Aug 2025

Mapping smarter futures for the South Downs National Park Authority

OnePlanet is a digital platform designed to help individuals and organisations create connected, collaborative plans for a sustainable future. The world is massively interconnected: climate, health, jobs, migration and inequality are challenges which cannot be solved in silos. We need joined-up holistic solutions.
Bridging the gap between local authorities and private finance
Case Study
 27th Aug 2025

Bridging the gap between local authorities and private finance

ep consultancy, part of ep group, supports organisations in navigating the transition to net zero through expert advice, technical insight, and practical delivery. Services are grouped into four main areas: insight and tools; net zero delivery; technical assistance and due diligence; and measurement and verification.
Turning biodiesel waste into high-value green solvent
Case Study
 26th Aug 2025

Turning biodiesel waste into high-value green solvent

Loughborough-based R3V Tech has developed a breakthrough process that transforms crude glycerol waste from biodiesel production into solketal, a high-value green solvent, increasing its market value by up to 50 times. Supported by Innovate UK ICURe, the scalable technology also captures carbon dioxide, creating both environmental and commercial benefits.
Aquatera: Helping Island Communities to Decarbonise
Case Study
 25th Aug 2025

Aquatera: Helping Island Communities to Decarbonise

Aquatera is an environmental consultancy based in Orkney with a mission to deliver innovative, sustainable energy and environmental solutions for the future. Under the Net Zero Living Programme, Aquatera leads the Rural Energy Hubs project – developing a place-based model for overcoming non-technical barriers to decarbonisation in remote and rural communities.
The Future Tech Deep Dive Series
Event
27th Jan 2026
Online

The Future Tech Deep Dive Series

How we shape the future starts with how we individually and collectively think about it today. As part of this progressive theme, the Innovate UK Horizon Scanning team is interested to hear your thoughts on what you imagine lies ahead in the technologically advancing areas of SpaceTech, Photonics and Science 5.0.
New Report Highlights Urgent Workforce Skills Needs to Operationalise AI in UK Telecoms
Perspective
 20th Aug 2025

New Report Highlights Urgent Workforce Skills Needs to Operationalise AI in UK Telecoms

A new report from the Workforce Foresighting cycle has been published, spotlighting the critical role of AI in optimising telecom networks and the urgent workforce transformation required to support this shift.

Blended Finance Regional Funds for Net Zero
Perspective
 20th Aug 2025

Blended Finance Regional Funds for Net Zero

The Blended Finance Regional Funds for Net Zero insight, developed under Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme, outlines how local and combined Authorities should consider regional funds as a route to accelerate Net Zero delivery.

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators Webinar
Event
3rd Sep 2025
Online

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators Webinar

Join us for an informative webinar introducing the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators programme – an initiative designed to support early and late stage UK ventures in health and life sciences.
Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Round 4 Consortia Building Webinar
Event
18th Sep 2025
Online

Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Round 4 Consortia Building Webinar

If you have a new farming product or service that could improve farming productivity, sustainability or resilience in England and you want to find out about funding available to develop it, this webinar is for you.
Young Innovators Success Stories: How Marietta’s gluten-free granola snacks hit shop shelves
Case Study
 18th Aug 2025

Young Innovators Success Stories: How Marietta’s gluten-free granola snacks hit shop shelves

Marietta Hickman launched the innovative allergy-friendly granola brand Cheeky Nibble, offering one of the only vegan, gluten-free and nut-free granolas on the market.
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